PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Basra has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Andersson
vs
Basra

180 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Basra!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basra lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson dives in and grabs Basra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basra pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Andersson avoids a kick to the body.
Basra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Basra's waist but Basra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basra tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basra to the ground. Basra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basra connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Jonas Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basra throws a series of punches but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson dives in and grabs Basra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Basra pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basra.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Basra circles away easily
and Basra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Basra moves into the clinch successfully.
Basra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Basra blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Basra breaks the clinch.
Basra leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basra but Basra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Basra is avoiding it.
Basra sizes up Andersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Basra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Basra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Basra swivels and escapes.
Basra keeps Andersson at a distance using the push kick.
Basra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Basra does no damage.
Basra thuds a left hand into Andersson's body.
Basra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Basra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Basra scores with a one two! Andersson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Andersson is rocked!

It looks like Jonas Andersson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Basra scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Basra! Andersson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Basra!